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Re: Cam Talbot

Seriously what is wrong with Talbot.
He was my 3rd pick FML
Is it just his down year or should I try to bail on him?

If you're in a keeper with Talbot, this is the textbook definition of selling low if you trade him now. You'll get pennies on the dollar.

The problem with the Oilers is their D, more than their goaltending. He's struggled too, no doubt. But I think he'll rebound next year, along with the rest of the team... provided they bring in a quality D-man or 2.

Re: Cam Talbot

Originally Posted by eyemissgilmour

If you're in a keeper with Talbot, this is the textbook definition of selling low if you trade him now. You'll get pennies on the dollar.

The problem with the Oilers is their D, more than their goaltending. He's struggled too, no doubt. But I think he'll rebound next year, along with the rest of the team... provided they bring in a quality D-man or 2.

oh MAN! OOooooooo WEEEEE! now that's a loaded statement!

Add Sekera - Crap
Add Larsson at the expense of Hall - Crap

Who are they going to bring in to turn this around? And who will they have to give up to get such D men you speak of?

Can't wait to see...

Last edited by havanablast21; February 13, 2018 at 2:02 PM.
Reason: Didn't realize they were this close. lol

Re: Cam Talbot

Who are they going to bring in to turn this around? And who will they have to give up to get such D men you speak of?

Can't wait to see...

That's a fair reaction, for sure. It will take some creativity.
If I'm Chia, I'm on the phone to Toronto for starters. The Oil could really, really use somebody like Connor Carrick. He's an excellent puck mover, right handed, good skater, and under-rated defensively. He just needs to get his confidence back. The only reason he isn't playing regularly with the Leafs is that Babcock has it in his head that he needs Polak to play for PK reasons and to have "snarl back there."
Chia should ask about Justin Holl too. Small sample, but he looked very good on his recent emergency call-up.
Neither guy would cost too much. They aren't likely to ever be Babcock regulars.

I also think, from what I've seen this year, Nurse is steadily improving and could take another step forward next season.
Don't forget addition by subtraction effect too (i.e. find any warm body to replace Russell = improved D overall)